Ógra Blog
Dean Explains Why He Left Fianna Fáil and joined Aontú
"The political landscape of Ireland has changed greatly over the past decades, drifting further from the ideals of the 1916 signatories. Over the last few years I have found myself [...]
“Revenge pornography must be made punishable by law” – Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have lended their support to the campaign to make 'revenge porn' punishable by law. Spokesperson for the group, Gráinne Nic Philib, said: "Revenge porn is cruel, disgusting and [...]
“Serious lack of clarity around 50 million student support fund” – Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have called on the Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris to offer more clarity regarding the 50 million student support fund which has been announced for the second [...]
“Minister’s attitude to Mother and Baby Homes debate was an insult to democracy” – Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have expressed their disgust that the government have voted to seal the Mother and Baby Homes records for thirty years. Spokesperson for the group, Luke-Peter Silke, said: “As [...]
“North – South Cooperation Pivotal in Fight Against Covid” – Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have said that cooperation between the Assembly and the Oireachtas is vital in the fight against Covid-19. Bernadette Harkin, the group's spokesperson for the six counties, said: "The [...]
“Terminally ill people struggle to get medical cards as TDs rush through euthanasia/ assisted suicide legislation” – Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have expressed their dismay at the fact that there is no mention of medical card reform for terminally ill patients in #Budget2021. Spokesperson for Ógra Aontú, Becky Kealy, [...]